Wichita eagle., 1887-09-06

Brothers had quite an extensive display con-
sistinp of seven hacks three transfer wagons
three two-horse buses and one six-horse bus
the Mattress Works float had a large pile
of manufactured goods with force OF fvt
men engaged in making the mattresses
john Kimmerley had force OF six mel
at work dressing marble and stone on
large four horse float.
Rhoades Brothers made q good display
with force of men rolling cigars and toss
ing them to the crowd; while band OF foul
colored musicians furnished music.
Tho Queen City cigar factory followed
with a similar and very neat display.
The Wichita Towel company was repre-
sented by large roller and towel in tn
delivery wagon; while the Wichita Smok
ing Parlor was represented by a large cigal
from the top of which would now and ther
bob up head to say "Cigar there"
Then came the Indiana bakery, next thu
Stone Works and then the Royal Spice Mills
w. A. Arey's display was original ane
caused considerable comment and amuse
ment. It consisted of three large floats; ii
the first was represented a parlor; in thu
next bed room in which colored couple
were represented as amusing collicky frs
born at o'clock in the morning; and thu
third kitchen scene.
Lynch's display consisted of large Wagon
loaded with shoe boxes and attractive signs
The Beacon's large float was next in line
The Boston store with very attractive dis
play of goods followed. Then came the Bet
Hives wagon; and following large f1oa
displaying a grand piano from the house Of
Conover Brothers.
Finney, the ct" man, announced himself
by two horse carriage loaded with his EN-
ployes. w. R. Arey followed with an ad
for pianos organs.
The Hartford Insurance agency flashed
from the rear of single buggy. Lewis &
Moore of the Crystal Ice company showed
upon top of their large wagon fish and water
m elon frozen in cake Of ice. The New Ere
Road Grader was in line and then came q
large float telling about the Golden Eagle
Clothing House.
The Hydraulic Roller Miller came to the
front with a good exhibit Of their flour.
lille & Bruggeman had whole tailor shop
ON wheels, and Jackson Brothers carried a
good sized meat shop in their four fine
wagons. Jos. Koehler. preceded Neffs shoe
house which made good display of foot
wear. The Wichita Soap Works had a
wagon, so did G. A. Miller, the. horse sheer.
Gray showed on a large float the limple-
m ents he used for moving houses.
The Vinegar works had wagon load of
that sour liquid and the Wichita Mercantile
Go mpany had several Of. their fine wagons
loaded with goods.
The Occidental Grocery put in three loaded
delivery wagons.
Rogers gave a striking float wherein was
pictured the artist taking" parents joy.
The Monarch Billiard Parlor had float
scene around table.
Brownfeld's band furnished music for this
part of the procession.
The Mascot Publishing Company had
rood float representing a scene in their Office.
Miller & Tilley bad their attractive deliv-
Try wagon still more embelished by aid Of
,unting and colored paper.
A. A. Post had place in the
parade and let every one know
le was con deck!' The Singer sewing ma
.hine company had three wagons in the pro-
ession. T. Wanzer was there and: so was
zelchner & Terrill. The White sewing
ma chine was represented and j. T. Holmes
lad tut two horses and hack.
c. c. Sterling, the city scavenger, had an
II opportunity to have wagon out in the
treet in day time. the Manhattan Clothing
20, had two good displays.
Mercer & Co., The real estate men would
ot be ere wded out, neither was Peltcn &
Iawley. The Wichita Fish and oyster COM
any was represented and the W;chita Steam
aundry had two of their wagons out. The
tar clothing house with the Indian driver,
7as there. George Walton in burro cart
epresented the Paper company. Pattee &
iartin had an interior Of a house elegantly
furnished and fitted. The Southwestern
lump company had wagon. Franck &
;amien had a large display. The Extract
company was out with full
ne of samples. The Wichita Gun Works
bowed what they had for customers to ex-
mine. Jacksons building material and
GAL company had six wagons eloaded with
be kind of goods they sold
Then came Mccain, next E. Z. Manson
nd ]. W. Laidlaw with bailed samples of
be article that gentle Maud Miller raked.
he Bon Ton Bakery had out their wagons.
Supply company had a
cry large float loaded with specimens of
be articles they sold. Heron &
ons had three delivery wagons got
an up in holiday style. Two
'hildren were high on the top of one float
howing how easy it was to use the new
niger. Bryant & Co. were duly represented
, line The Kansas Rubber Stamp COM
any had big float and exhibited some
pecimens of.their work. MilliSon was repre-
snted by junior member Of the firm
stride bicycle.
The procession was about five miles
, length and took almost two hours, moving
18th very short distance between the dis
lays, to pass given point. Every one was
lrprissd at its magnitude; while they were
9th amused and entertained by the novel
nd delightful moving spectacle Of enterprise
nd energy.
At pIvRRsIDu PARK
The Riverside Park in the afternoon was
be center of attraction The grounds were
7ell filled with people there being about
600 persons present. The speaking an
nu~oaS to fsk la ,iaeo in fa-uapnp